all boats purchased by NS people are supposed to pay 15% HST on purchase. If bringing from US you pay it at the border. The big thing is to ensure you have all your papers and if you bought the boat for a really low price be prepared to justify the price to the customs people as they may challenge it and charge you tax based on what they believe the boat to be worth The other thing is if a boat is on a trailer when you buy it bringing the trailer across the border my be a hassle where the boat is not. FYI Mike ________________________________
From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of dwight veinot Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 3:19 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Stus-List Boat registration I was talked into registering my boat by some government people at their booth at the Halifax Boat show a few years ago. It was free and it seemed like a good idea so I did it and put the registration numbers for either side of the bow as per instructions. As a result of that and about 2 years later but 6 years after I had actually purchased the boat, the NS government came looking for proof of taxes paid. The papers I got from the broker were very useful, thankfully I had saved them, they showed that the government had received the tax money but I still had to prove it 6 years later. Save all of the documents that you get. Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS ________________________________ From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dr. Mark Bodnar Sent: March 20, 2013 3:03 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Stus-List Boat registration Thanks for all the info on the possible C&C30 purchase. One of the responses brought up an unconsidered issue - maybe the others in Nova Scotia and Canada can comment. I got a price on shipping the boat back - initial estimate is ~$5000 plus getting it on and off the trailer (Sealand). Estimate from a professional captain is ~$3000 to sail it back for me. Or I could sail it back myself (which sound like an adventure, provided all goes smoothly!!!) -- So if I go ahead more likely Bob Hickson raised the issue of getting a boat registered. I had not really thought about it. I didn't do anything to register or transfer ownership of my current Mirage 24 (but it only has an 8Hp outboard), nor did I register a 16 ft bowrider I bought and sold several years back. I don't recall seeing boats around the club with the typical license codes on the bow (I do recall that from Ontario) Looking online - I can't find anything specific with Nova Scotia - but Transport Canada (http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/backgrounders-b04-m055e-1329.htm) says Licensing and registration All pleasure craft, which are principally maintained and operated in Canada and powered by one or more motors adding up to 7.5 kW (10 hp) or more must be either licensed or registered. and Note: You must display your pleasure craft licence number: * above the waterline; * on both sides of the bow; * in block characters not less than 7.5 centimetres (3 inches) high; and * in a contrasting colour to the vessel colour. Maybe I've just been ignoring the issue and got away with it? Advice appreciated. Mark -- --------------------- Dr. Mark Bodnar B.Sc., D.C., FCCOPR(C) Bedford Chiropractic www.bedfordchiro.ca --------------------- There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. - George Santayana ________________________________ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2240 / Virus Database: 2641/5691 - Release Date: 03/20/13
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